In this episode of Scrubcast, we sit down with Dr. Nick Leeper, Chief of Vascular Medicine at Stanford University, to explore his groundbreaking research in cardiovascular disease. 

Dr. Leeper shares his lab's unique "hypothesis-free" methodology, where they analyze the entire genome to uncover genetic variants associated with heart disease. Additionally, Dr. Leeper highlights his collaborations with experts outside the School of Medicine to develop treatments straight out of science fiction.  Read Leeper’s Article in Nature Communications: 
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11399336/

Throughout the episode, Dr. Leeper emphasizes the importance of perseverance in research, drawing inspiration from Drs. Norm Shumway and Ron Dalman.

Revolutionizing Vascular Health with Dr. Nick Leeper

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Revolutionizing Vascular Health with Dr. Nick Leeper

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